Westmont meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Westmont advances four patrol officer candidates, approves invoices

The Board of Fire and Police Commission advanced four entry-level patrol officer candidates to the polygraph phase and approved three invoices totaling $12,740.75 at its Aug. 15 meeting. The board voted 2-0 on each action.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (Aug. 15)

The board removed Candidate #217 from consideration for failing to appear (2-0) and advanced Candidates #72, #73, #74, and #75 to the polygraph phase, each by a 2-0 vote. It also approved the following invoices:

• $1,112.00 to Premier Occupational Health for a physical exam
• $11,443.33 to IOS Solutions for a FD Assistant Chief assessment
• $185.50 to Ottosen, DiNolfo for communication

All votes were 2-0.

Other recent meetings

Several other meetings were held during the past two weeks, but their minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are recorded.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 12) — The commission held public hearings on a subdivision at 53 West 59th Street, a special use permit for private music lessons at 414 Plaza Drive, a major site plan for a loading dock at 430 Plaza Drive, and a zoning variance and site plan amendment for an emergency generator at three village-owned properties on Cass Avenue and Beninford Lane.

Liquor and tobacco license hearings (Aug. 13) — The village conducted hearings regarding alleged state and local law violations by Aldi, Papa Passeros, Prestige Liquors, Stella’s Place, and Mobil. Deputy Village Mayor Ronald J. Gunter presided.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (Aug. 18) — The board discussed the fire promotion process and outstanding test results, and reviewed an invoice for services. No votes were listed.

Public Works Committee (Aug. 20) — The committee reviewed the sidewalk program, snow and ice control plan, capital improvement projects, and local amendments to Chapter 18 of the building code. No final decisions were expected.

Village Board (Aug. 20) — The board considered a zoning variance and site plan amendment for a larger diesel emergency generator at the South Fire Station (6015 S. Cass Ave., 6101 S. Cass Ave., and 1000 Beninford Ln.), a $2,500 hotel/motel grant to the Westmont Area Historical Society, and text amendments to construction and fire codes. The agenda also included permits for the Vision & Vibe Fest (Sept. 12–13) and Wicked West Fest (Oct. 17), and a commissioner reappointment.

Coming up

Joint Village Board and Planning & Zoning Commission meeting (Aug. 26) — The two bodies will discuss the Westmont Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes public comment and a discussion item, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

Westmont Village Board to consider TIF relocation grants, liquor license cuts

The Westmont Village Board's Aug. 6 agenda included a proposal to create a Commercial TIF Relocation Grant Program that would reimburse eligible businesses up to $12,500 for moving, renovation, and marketing costs when displaced by tax-increment financing redevelopment. The board also considered reducing the number of available liquor licenses for several closed businesses. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Village Board (Aug. 6)

The board's consent agenda included an ordinance to adopt the Commercial TIF Relocation Grant Program, with reimbursements up to $12,500 for eligible costs. It also included ordinances to reduce liquor license counts for specific establishments:

• Reduce Class 3 liquor licenses by one due to the sale of Golden Bowl Restaurant at 6313 South Fairview Avenue.
• Reduce Class 20 liquor licenses by one due to the closure of Whiskey Hill Brewing Company at 1115 Zygmunt Circle.
• Reduce Class 4 liquor licenses by one due to the closure of Korean Garden Restaurant at 204 North Cass Avenue.
• Reduce Class 2 and Class 23 liquor licenses by one each due to the closure of Margie's Beef & Gyros at 6410 South Cass Avenue.

Other recent meetings

The Environmental Improvement Committee met Aug. 3 with an agenda consisting of procedural boilerplate; no specific projects, ordinances, or contracts were listed for decision or discussion.

The Police Public Safety Committee met Aug. 6 and had on its agenda approval of minutes from May 14, a staffing update, discussion of community events, a license plate reader update, and a risk management insurance review. No minutes have been published yet.

Coming up

• **Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 12):** Public hearings on a lot subdivision at 53 West 59th Street, a special use permit for private music lessons at 414 Plaza Drive, Suite 103, a major site plan for a new loading dock at 430 Plaza Drive by Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Co., and a zoning variance and site plan amendment for an emergency generator at 6015 South Cass Avenue, 6101 South Cass Avenue, and 1000 Beninford Lane.
• **Liquor and tobacco license violation hearings (Aug. 13):** The village will conduct public hearings regarding alleged violations by Aldi, Papa Passeros, Prestige Liquors, Stella's Place (liquor), and Mobil (tobacco). Deputy Village Mayor Ronald J. Gunter will preside.
• **Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (Aug. 15):** Special meeting for oral interviews of police candidates, review of invoices and reports, and fire candidate updates.
• **Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (Aug. 18):** Discussion and review of the fire promotion process, outstanding test results, and an invoice for services rendered.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the village's official website.

Westmont Village Board to Consider $1.6M ComEd Deposit; Pension Board, Fire Promotion Process Also on Agenda

The Westmont Village Board has the largest dollar item of the week on its agenda: a $1.6 million construction deposit for the 1 N. Cass ComEd relocation project. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings below, so all items reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed outcomes.

Village Board — July 23

The Village Board agenda included several financial and ordinance items:

• **$1.6 million construction deposit** for the 1 N. Cass ComEd relocation project.
• **$90,600** for firefighter turnout gear through MES1 Acquisitions.
• **$48,640** for SB Friedman services.
• A proposed ordinance reducing the nuisance vegetation compliance period to 7 days.
• A proposed ordinance authorizing nonenforcement of expired recapture agreements.
• A consent agenda item on firefighter turnout gear.
• A public hearing on nuisance vegetation.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which items were approved.

Police Pension Fund Board — July 21

The Westmont Police Pension Fund Board was scheduled to review investment, accountant, and treasurer reports and consider cash-management actions. Agenda items included:

• Discussion and possible action on renewing fiduciary liability insurance.
• Discussion and possible action on closing the MaxSafe Checking Account.
• Review and approval of an actuarial valuation and tax levy request.
• Board officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary.
• Membership applications for David Bogacz and Yocelin Leon, and a resignation from Leslie Miranda.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners — July 21

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners was set to review the Fire Department promotion process and develop an initial candidate list for Division Chief. The agenda included a video conference with Amy Eitapence, Manager of Regional Assessments at IO Solutions, to review the testing process.

Administration and Finance Committee — July 23

The committee agenda listed new business items including TIF designations, the Izakaya Tokyo Mural, a review of the Proclamation Policy, and the 2027 calendar.

Fire Public Safety Committee — July 23 (Cancelled)

The Fire Public Safety Committee cancelled its scheduled July 23 meeting. Its next regular meeting is set for November 12, 2026.

Coming Up

• **Environmental Improvement Committee — August 3, 2026:** The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific projects, ordinances, or contracts listed.
• **Liquor and Tobacco License Violation Hearings — August 13, 2026:** The Village will conduct public hearings on alleged state and local law violations by business licensees. Deputy Village Mayor Ronald J. Gunter will preside. Liquor hearings are scheduled for Aldi, Papa Passeros, Prestige Liquors, and Stella's Place. A tobacco hearing is scheduled for Mobil.

Westmont Roundup: Downtown Rezoning Hearings, $1.6M ComEd Deposit on Tap as Minutes Lag

Westmont residents are seeing a flurry of activity around downtown redevelopment, public safety staffing, and village finances — but most of the recent meetings remain in agenda-only status, meaning official minutes have not yet been published and no outcomes can be confirmed.

Downtown Mixed-Use Proposal: 119-Unit Building Hearing Held

The Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled a July 8 public hearing on a proposed five-story, 119-unit mixed-use building at 1 N Cass, 14 N Linden, and 20 N Linden. The project, submitted as a Special Use Permit and Planned Unit Development, includes eight requested deviations from the Zoning Ordinance.

The proposal also requires a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the land-use designation at 14 and 20 N Linden from Single Family Detached Residential to Downtown Mixed-Use, plus rezoning both lots to B-1(A) Downtown Core. A preliminary plan of subdivision would consolidate the two Linden lots into one parcel. Minutes from this hearing have not been published, so no commission recommendation or vote can be reported.

Village Board: Downtown Rezoning, Liquor Licenses, $139,814 Purchase Order

The Village Board's July 9 agenda included zoning map amendments to establish Downtown Core and Downtown Edge districts across multiple properties. The board was also set to consider increasing available liquor licenses for Rail & Rye at 7 West Quincy and BAM Theater at 520 North Cass Avenue, while reducing one license due to a business closure.

A purchase order of $139,814.00 for Monroe Truck Equipment Inc. was also listed. Again, minutes are not yet available, so no vote tallies or final actions can be confirmed.

Community Development Committee: Parking Strategy, Plan Update

The Community Development Committee met July 9 with unfinished business on downtown rezonings and new items including a downtown parking strategy, a comprehensive plan update from consultant Houseal Lavigne, and text amendments to Chapter 80 (nuisance vegetation) and Chapter 18 (building code local amendments). No minutes have been published.

Fire and Police Commissioners: Chief Officer/Training Position Review

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting July 10 with I/O Solutions and Fire Department staff to review the upcoming Fire Chief Officer/Training Position. The agenda noted the board could enter executive session for personnel and legal matters, with votes conducted in open session. No minutes are available.

Coming Up

July 21 — Police Pension Fund Board: Will discuss renewing fiduciary liability insurance, possibly close a MaxSafe checking account, review an actuarial valuation and tax levy request, and hold officer elections. Membership applications for David Bogacz and Yocelin Leon and a resignation from Leslie Miranda are on the agenda.

July 21 — Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: Will review the fire promotion process and develop an initial candidate list for Division Chief, with a video conference with Amy Eitapence of IO Solutions on the testing process.

July 23 — Village Board: Will consider approving a $1.6 million construction deposit for the 1 N. Cass ComEd relocation project, $90,600 for firefighter turnout gear from MES1 Acquisitions, $48,640 for SB Friedman services, an ordinance reducing the nuisance vegetation compliance period to 7 days, and an ordinance on nonenforcement of expired recapture agreements.

July 23 — Administration and Finance Committee: Will discuss TIF designations, the Izakaya Tokyo Mural, a Proclamation Policy review, and the 2027 calendar.

July 23 — Fire Public Safety Committee: Meeting cancelled. Next regular meeting is November 12, 2026.

*Note: All recent meetings listed above are in agenda-only status. Official minutes have not been published, so no decisions, votes, or outcomes can be confirmed. Readers should consult the linked official documents for authoritative records.*

Westmont Boards Take Up Downtown Rezoning, 119-Unit Development Proposal

Westmont's advisory and governing bodies turned their attention to downtown redevelopment last week, with the Planning and Zoning Commission, Community Development Committee, and Village Board all scheduling discussions on rezoning, a large mixed-use proposal, and related policy items. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, this roundup reflects what was on each agenda — not what was ultimately decided.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 8

The commission scheduled a public hearing on a proposal for a five-story, 119-unit mixed-use building with parking facilities at 1 N Cass, 14 N Linden, and 20 N Linden. The project, submitted as a Special Use Permit and Planned Unit Development, includes eight requested deviations from the Zoning Ordinance.

The agenda also listed a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the land use designation at 14 and 20 N Linden from Single Family Detached Residential to Downtown Mixed-Use, plus two Zoning Map Amendments: rezoning 14 N Linden from R-5 General Residential to B-1(A) Downtown Core, and rezoning 20 N Linden from R-3 Single-Unit Residential to B-1(A) Downtown Core. A Preliminary Plan of Subdivision to consolidate 14 and 20 N Linden into one lot was also on the agenda.

The commission was also set to consider approval of the June 10, 2026 minutes and discuss the vice-chairperson rotation.

Community Development Committee — July 9

The committee's agenda included unfinished business on downtown rezonings, along with several new items: a downtown parking strategy, a comprehensive plan update from consultant Houseal Lavigne, a text amendment to Chapter 80 regarding nuisance vegetation, and a text amendment to Chapter 18 covering building code local amendments. Public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes were also listed.

Village Board — July 9

The Village Board agenda included zoning map amendments to establish Downtown Core and Downtown Edge districts by rezoning properties to B-1(A) Downtown Core District and B-1 Downtown Edge District.

The board was also scheduled to consider increasing available liquor licenses for Rail & Rye at 7 West Quincy and for BAM Theater at 520 North Cass Avenue, while reducing one license due to a business closure.

A purchase order for Monroe Truck Equipment Inc. in the amount of $139,814.00 was also on the agenda.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners — July 10

The board scheduled a special meeting to meet with I/O Solutions and Fire Department staff to review the upcoming Fire Chief Officer/Training Position. No new business was listed. The agenda noted the board may enter executive session for personnel and legal matters, with any votes conducted in open session.

What This Means for Residents

The 119-unit mixed-use proposal and the series of downtown rezoning items, if advanced, would change land use and zoning designations on multiple parcels in the Downtown Core area. The liquor license adjustments would affect licensing for two named businesses. The $139,814.00 purchase order from Monroe Truck Equipment Inc. represents a listed expenditure on the Village Board agenda. Residents should note that because minutes are not yet available, outcomes for all items above remain unconfirmed.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 8–10 meetings should watch for published minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission, Community Development Committee, Village Board, and Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.